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President Bibilov Says South Ossetia Needs to Choose Course - With or Without Russia

TSKHINVAL (Sputnik) - South Ossetia President Anatoly Bibilov, who is running for the republic's leader's post, said in his Telegram channel that the South Ossetian people will have to make a choice between two ideologies - a course with Russia and law, or the loss of the Russian course and lawlessness.
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The second round of the presidential elections in South Ossetia is scheduled for April 28.
"South Ossetia will have to make a choice between two ideologies: the Russian course and ensuring the rule of law, or the loss of the Russian course and lawlessness. As president and citizen, I am the guarantor and supporter of the first path," Bibilov said.
He said South Ossetia is a very important partner for brotherly country Russia.

“Everyone understands this, both in Russia and in the world. I am convinced that South Ossetia also understands this. The choice determines the future. We must be with Russia without delay... Only forward and only with Russia," he said.

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The presidential elections in South Ossetia were held on April 10.
The leader of the Nykhas opposition party, Alan Gagloyev, gained 38.55 percent of the vote (10,707 people), Anatoly Bibilov - 34.95 percent (9,706 people). A total of 29,057 citizens of South Ossetia took part in the voting - this is 73.97 percent of voters.
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